Further tests find Mars products safe After a series of tests for melamine, Hong Kong authorities have passed all Mars products, including Snickers and M&Ms, as clear of melamine and safe for consumption. 3 Oct 2008 06:09
Pick n Pay to launch new store format After conducting extensive consumer research and an examination of big retailers around the world, South African-listed retailer Pick n Pay announced on Monday, 22 September 2008, that it is to launch a new store format. 22 Sep 2008 12:14
Hertz and AA Public Affairs - Good corporate citizens - Hertz Rent a Car Nowadays, Corporate Social Responsibility is considered an integral part of any business. In line with this, Hertz and AA Public Affairs have partnered to provide an exclusive service to the 2200 villagers of Van Reenen village located between Harrismith and Ladysmith. 22 Sep 2008 11:29
GM foods must be labelled The Department of Trade and Industry finally handed down a ruling for mandatory labelling of genetically modified foods on Tuesday, 16 September. 19 Sep 2008 11:25
‘Amaizing' sandwich packaging ditches plastic, becomes tray In another milestone in its Good business journey, Woolworths is switching from plastic to cardboard packaging for its ‘to go' range of sandwiches. The cardboard used in the new pack is certified as coming from a sustainable and well-managed forest, and while the transparent window may look like it's made from plastic, it's actually made from maize, another renewable resource. 18 Sep 2008 12:35
Premium apple ale joins FAB market Following the global trend of premiumisation in beer, the South African Breweries (SAB) yesterday announced the introduction of a new premium apple ale in the flavoured alcoholic beverages (FAB) sector. Blakes & Doyle Premium Dry Apple Ale will hit the shelves on 1 October 2008. 17 Sep 2008 12:10
Joburg market expands northwards With a growing market base and innovative changes being implemented, the Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market (JFPM) is fast transforming itself into a market leader, both locally and globally. 16 Sep 2008 13:36
KWV celebrates 90-year heritage [ActivRetail] This year, KWV celebrates 90 years of existence. To commemorate this momentous occasion KWV is hosting a series of celebratory events throughout the country. Recently, the first two were held in Port Elizabeth and Durban. Members of the trade, media, consumers and friends were invited to be a part of this historical celebration. 15 Sep 2008 13:38
Who are the darlings of Gauteng retail? Avusa Media titles The Times and Sowetan will announce Gauteng's retail darlings at a gala awards celebration to be held at Constitutional Hill, Johannesburg on 30 October 2008. The awards are the grand finale to the recently-launched Clever Shopper initiative, which involves weekly pages on savvy shopping in both The Times and Sowetan and a competition. 15 Sep 2008 08:52
Finding opportunities in tough times [Tshepiso Seopa] Government plans to regulate marketing and advertising campaigns targeting children in order to reduce the high number of obesity in young children; and the dismal performance by South Africa's athletes at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games has lead to Cadbury South Africa seizing the moment to nurture the next generation of South African athletes for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. 15 Sep 2008 08:49
Soweto Wine Festival overflows This year, 4,635 wine enthusiasts flocked to the 4th annual 2008 Standard Bank Soweto Wine Festival weekend held from 5 - 6 September at the University of Johannesburg, in what is being hailed as a major success by festival organisers, sponsors, exhibitors and visitors alike. 11 Sep 2008 13:28
Common creativity at work, part 3 [Paul Jacobson] In this third and final part my series, I expand upon the introduction to Creative Commons licences in my previous article and present you with a few examples of where Creative Commons licences have been used in successful commercial endeavours and why you may want to consider using them in your business. 11 Sep 2008 10:31
Connected by: Uninet
In another milestone in its Good business journey, Woolworths is switching from plastic to cardboard packaging for its ‘to go' range of sandwiches. The cardboard used in the new pack is certified as coming from a sustainable and well-managed forest, and while the transparent window may look like it's made from plastic, it's actually made from maize, another renewable resource. 18 Sep 2008 12:35
Following the global trend of premiumisation in beer, the South African Breweries (SAB) yesterday announced the introduction of a new premium apple ale in the flavoured alcoholic beverages (FAB) sector. Blakes & Doyle Premium Dry Apple Ale will hit the shelves on 1 October 2008. 17 Sep 2008 12:10
This year, 4,635 wine enthusiasts flocked to the 4th annual 2008 Standard Bank Soweto Wine Festival weekend held from 5 - 6 September at the University of Johannesburg, in what is being hailed as a major success by festival organisers, sponsors, exhibitors and visitors alike. 11 Sep 2008 13:28
